Digital Creativity... just in time for the big sale!

With Stampin' Up starting their Online Extravaganza, and that including MDS downloads, I wanted to share a couple of projects I have made with it recently!   I initially got the 30 Day Free Trial, but at the prices this next week, I assure you that I will be buying MDS2.

I decided to make my own Facebook Covers, and have had so much fun doing it.  I actually did my current blog header with the regular version of MDS, but with MDS2 you get over $500 worth of downloads as well.   It is a must have if you are wanting to go digital!!

Here is my Thanksgiving version, which is currently on my FB page.

 
I just finished this one for Christmas, and love how you can make it so personal!!! 

Hope you have enjoyed these, and if you decide to take advantage of this incredible price, please let me know if you have any questions when you make your very own creations.  I am learning myself, but happy to help you all I can.

Go to my previous blog to see the prices being offered for TEN DAYS ONLY on MDS (My Digital Studio)!!


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DIGITAL Extravaganza!!!

Ever wanted to try Digital?  You can make cards, scrapbook pages, flyers, and SO MUCH MORE!!
Now is the time.  For 10 days, from Monday, November 19th thru Wednesday, November 28th, these items are 50% off.  This is for ONLINE ORDERS ONLY!!!!!!!!!   Go HERE to order. 

Item #130646   MDS 2+ (download)   

Regular Price $79.95  ON SALE!!!  $39.98

Express yourself and impress your friends when you create projects using MDS 2+, My Digital Studio’s digital design software.

Software download includes:
* Full software with design tools to create cards, photobooks, calendars, and more
* $500 in digital content
Features:
* A downloadable version of the software to start designing right away
* Easy to order professional prints of your designs
* Mac and Windows compatible
 

Item #130644   MDS 2 (download)     

Regular Price $39.95  ON SALE!!!  $19.98

Express yourself and impress your friends when you create projects using MDS 2, My Digital Studio’s digital design software.

Software download includes:
* Full software with design tools to create cards, photobooks, calendars, and more
* Some functional content including a few punches, card stock, and photo layouts
Features:
* A downloadable version of the software that you’ll get right away
* Easy to order professional prints of your designs
* Mac and Windows compatible

Item #130650   MDS 2 Upgrade (for those who already own My Digital Studio; download)
        Regular Price $19.95   ON SALE!!!  $9.98

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Online Extravaganza... GREAT Savings!

Stampin' Up Online Extravaganza

November 19th-28, 2012

10 Days ONLY savings up to 50% off

Door Buster Special on Day One
Monday, November 19, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
181	125586	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate	$11.95	$9.56
186	113439	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$99.95	$79.96
186	113474	Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$55.96

Door Buster Special on Day Ten
Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

There are a ton of items on sale during this 10 day period, with discounts ranging between 20 and 50 percent. View it ALL on THIS PDF.

Place your order HERE starting Monday, November 19th at midnight (MT), which is 1 a.m. central time. 


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Simply Sent on your iPhone

Just released TODAY... Stampin' Up created a card-making application, and it is called Simply Sent! This iPhone app allows customers to create an e-card-from a template or completely on their own-and send it via e-mail or post it on Facebook. And it's free!

While it is not My Digital Studio on a mobile device, it will certainly give you a very small taste of all of the fun and creative things you can do with a full blown MDS download.  We want to get our name and our art out there so more people than ever before will know about Stampin' Up!

Download it from iTunes or the App Store.  After you create a card, you can send it by text message, email it, or share it on Facebook.  I just created this one, for my friend Christina who's birthday is tomorrow.  It took me less than 5 minutes. Try it out!  



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A Stocking Full of Wishes

We're so glad you could join us for this month's Pals Winter Wishes Blog Hop! We hope you have your holiday wish list ready because today the Stampin' Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our must have wish list items! You've probably hopped over from Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts, I'm stop number 9 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for Stampin' Up! products from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track.

I bought the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die (124098) last year, but didn't find time to play with it like I wanted to.  I was so excited to see it in the 2012-2013 Full Catalog!!!  These little cuties will be seen on several of my gifts I give this year, some with the Stitched Felt items from last years Holiday Catty (we do have fun ornament ones this year, called Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt, #127832), and some with a stamped image, but all of them will have some kind of fun embossing on them.  I really like the look of the Perfect Polka Dots, but I think my favorite was when I used the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. Perfecto!!!! While I like the looks of the "toes" and "heels" that is also part of the Die, I thought the bottom one looked more "vintage" by keeping it simpler.

One of the must haves that should be on everyone's wish list is MDS2! Nicole Watt used the Snow Festival Countdown Template (128136), which is part of the Remember December Collection Disc (129836) to create the to create the beautiful badges for this hop. She used the recolor tool on the lights and stockings embellishments to customize the look.  Ask me if you want more details on MDS2!Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Nicole Watt at Impressions by Nicole, stop number 10 on the Pals Winter Wishes Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!

1. Lori Martin at The Rejoicing PaperCrafter
2. Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness
3. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
4. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb...
5. Janice Warhank at Janice's Papercraft Playground
6. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
7. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin' Affair!
8. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
9. Bobbi Mangas at My Therapy
10. Nicole Watt at Impressions by Nicole
11. Claire Crotteau-Hutt at Stamppaperscissors
12. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap With Susan
13. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits From Dawn
14. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
15. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
16. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
17. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
18. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
19. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
20. Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine
21. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
22. Peggy Noe at Prettypapercards.com
23. Shannon Hokanson at My Stampin Blog
24. Debbie Pierce at Stampin' Sunshine

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Wonderfall Thanks

Life has been kind of crazy for me lately.
My blog posts have been few and far between, but I am back on my game now and plan on posting more regularly again.  Thanks for your patience!

I return with a Wonderfall card that I created for my boss.  While he has been as busy and as behind as me, he is still wanting to send thank you cards to the awesome people that made donations for our local Harley Party, a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Topeka.  We decided a Thanksgiving card would be appropriate.

I did a couple of different color combinations.  I just love working with these fall colors, and SU! Orchard Harvest DSP definitely stole my heart with their color palette. 

Island Indigo, Cajun Craze, Lucky Limeade, and Very Vanilla

More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Raspberry Ripple, and Very Vanilla

Add the Wonderfall Stamp Set, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, and Woodgrain Embossing Folder, how could you go wrong?  For the sentiments, I used the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set with the Bitty Banners Framelits, and then moved to the inside of the card with a greeting from a retired set called Seasonal Sentiments.  I am loving the Framelits, and for the first time, used an Edgelit!  The Large Scallop Edglit was the perfect little touch I wanted under the DSP background strip.

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Get Your NEW Stampin' Trimmer NOW

I have used mine, and LOVE IT!!!  Will have it at the next crop you see me at, if you want to try it out!!

Introducing the new and improved Stampin' Trimmer! Although paper trimmers are a common crafting tool, this trimmer was designed exclusively by paper crafters for paper crafters-and because it was made by Stampin' Up!, you know it's a cut above the rest!
Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer

• An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler
  • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements. 
  • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
  • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts. 
  • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
  • The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch. 
  • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.
  • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
• A full 12" cutting and scoring track
  • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them. 
  • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles. 
  • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport. 
  • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
• Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
  • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
  • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring. 
  • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.
  • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
• Storage compartment under base
  • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards. 
  • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.
• Product details: item 126889; $29.95

Click here for more details... Order it online or let me know to order you one!!...will be placing an order as soon as I have five requested!!!

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A Spooktacular Deal.... Stamps at 15% Discount... One Day Only

How exciting!!!!  In an effort to sell the MOST STAMPS EVER in SU! History in ONE SINGLE DAY... they are offering everyone a Spooktacular Deal!!! 15% Discount on almost every stamp we sell!!!!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29th!!!

• Starting at 12:00 AM (MT) and ending at 11:50 PM (MT), almost every stamp we sell will be 15 percent off.  For my local friends, that is 1 a.m. on Monday morning to 12:50 a.m. on Tuesday morning!!

This means all stamps in the current catalogs including

• Background stamps
• Personalized name stamps  
• Cookie press stamps
• Single-image stamps... be sure to go to this link and check out our new single stamps... some of our favorite sets/ images that can now be ordered individually 

This DOES NOT include

• Hostess sets
• Bundled stamp sets
• Digital stamp brush sets

There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.

And... for an added bonus... if you order 5 or more stamp sets THRU ME, and they are not tied to a party, you will receive an extra little thank you gift!!!

You can order by going directly to my site or email me your order before 9 p.m. on Sunday at greatauntbobbi@gmail.com.  Let me know if you have any questions!!!  Remember... ONE DAY ONLY!!!

Stay tuned to hear about our AWESOME Stampin' Trimmer... soon to be released for purchase by customers!!



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Perfectly Preserved Hand Sanitizer

I wanted to share another one of my fun little projects I made to sell at my November vendor event.  If these are a hit, I plan on making some Christmas ones for a craft show I am participating in on December 1st.  Let me know what you think!!

I found these cute little hand sanitizers at Bath & Body, and was thrilled that they coordinated so well with our Orchard Harvest DSP.  And what better way to display the "gift" then in a jar!!  The Cannery Set Framelit Dies were not a favorite of mine when the Holiday Catalog came out, but after seeing SO many projects that they were used for, I just had to have them, and am so glad I did.

Here are the dimensions of the box itself, which I created first.  Once you have it cut, scored, etc. it is very simply constructed by using a piece of Sticky Strip on the bottom middle section and on one end.  I then put the "jar" on the front and back.  I used the jar topper on the front, but left it off of the back.

I used the 1 1/4" circle punch on the front, simply stapled a coordinating ribbon on either side, using my wonderful Tim Holtz stapler, and there you have it.  What a simple and fun little gift!!  Here is a look at the other three designs.

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Edible Greetings

As promised on my last blog... I wanted to share another one of my fun projects for upcoming vendor events.  This one was fun and SO easy... AND it had tasty perks.  While making them, I "accidentally" tore two packs of Rolos, so my fellow croppers and I just had to eat them.

A Christmas Greeting with something for Eating...

 What?  Did I say Rolos???  Oh yeah!  This is a package of delicious Rolos wrapped in our beautiful Festival of Prints DSP Paper Stack.  I absolutely LOVE this paper stack!!!   This picture does not do it justice, but you get the idea.   It is 48 sheets, 4 each of 12 double-sided designs, each sheet 4 1/2" x 6 1/2".  The saying is from our Tags til Christmas stamp set.  This is a GREAT stamp set that has a coordinating punch available for each sentiment!!!  See image by clicking here.

                               

There were so many wonderful paper choices in it that I couldn't stop "rolling".  Here are a few variety's, and as you see, I brought another stamp into play from the same set.  Not the best pictures, but you get the idea!!!

Finally... let me tell you just how easy these were to make!
I cut the paper in half, leaving me two pieces of 3 1/4" x 4 1/2".  AND... 4 1/2" was perfect for the length of the Rolo pack.  I simply used a piece of Sticky Strip on the long end of paper, securing it to the Rolo pack, and another piece on the other end.. SAME SIDE.  Once you roll it, remove the backing and adhere the paper in place.  After stamping and punching the sentiment, I used a basic hole punch and a 7" piece of ribbon to put it around the wrapped Rolos.  Enjoy!!!


                                 
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Perfectly Preserved Lips

I have been so busy with work (my job that pays the bills) and getting ready for a vendor event with my fun job :-), that I have failed to keep up on my blog posts.   It isn't that I am not being creative and taking some therapy time for myself, I just haven't shared it.  Something I need to work on... scheduling and prioritizing.

Well, I return today as a guest blogger on Mary Fish's blog, http://www.stampinpretty.com/.  Talk about a talented stamper... Mary is my upline's upline in SU!  I guess that would make her my grandma!!!

Anyhow, as Mary's guest, I have decided to share one of the many projects that I will have at my vendor event, a fundraiser scrapbook crop in Emporia, KS, on November 2-3 for a great group of Girl Scouts.  I made 40 of these Perfectly Preserved Lip Balms this past weekend at the Pajamma Jamma Jam crop in Olathe, KS.  This project was inspired by Jill Hilliard, with Jill's Card Creations, from a project I saw on Pinterest.

I love working with what I call assembly line projects.  I started with my Labels Collection Framelits (#125598) using the next to the largest size and solid cardstock.  I then cut a piece of the Orchard Harvest DSP with the next size down of that same set.  Once I adhered the top and bottom layers I scored them at 2" and 2 3/4".   Note:  I recommend using Sticky Tape to adhere the DSP to the Card Stock.  Once you pull it together to tie it, you put just enough pressure on it to pull the papers apart if you use a standard adhesive.  It needs that added security of Sticky Strip.


To hold the Avon Lip Balm I took a piece of coordinating DSP, 1" X 3", and scored it a 5/8", 1 3/8", 1 7/8", and 2 1/2" to wrap around the lip gloss.  I used a Glue Dot to adhere the tube to the paper, and after wrapping I used Sticky Strip to adhere it to the card stock base, centered between the scorelines.

Once I got those steps done, I used some coordinating Very Vanilla Card Stock, stamped an image from the Friendship Preserves Stamp Set (127910- Wood Mount or 127913- Clear Mount) and cut it out with the smallest of the Window Frames Collection Framelits (#1209021).

Finally, using a 6" piece of coordinating ribbon (some 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, some 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, and some retired Grosgrain Ribbon), and a hand-held slot punch (non Stampin-Up) I tied each Lip Gloss Gift closed.

In closing, I cannot go without mentioning the glorious color pallette I used, that lended itself nicely to the Fall Lip Balms.   These colors are some of my favorites... Lucky Limeade, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, and Raspberry Ripple, with a touch of Island Indigo thrown in with some of the ribbon.

Stay tuned, as I will be sharing some more of my vendor booth projects, including Wrapped Rolos, Snowman Kisses, Preserved Hand Sanitizer, and more!!

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Stampin' Up is Singling Things Out!!

Stampin' Up is trying out something new! We can now purchase single stamps from these select stamp sets: Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings. The offer will be available now through January 2, 2013.

Details

• These won't be sent to you in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
• This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
• The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyers. 
• There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
• Remember that this is a pilot program, so take advantage of it while you can!

Check out the specific offering here... for the following three stamp sets!!
Word Play

 
Perfectly Penned

Seasonal Sayings


Let me know if I can help you with an order in any way!!!

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Bootiful Occasions Finale

Welcome to day four of sharing my Bootiful cards from our Bootiful Occasions stamp set.  As I mentioned in my post yesterday, I can't see this stamp set without thinking of my beautiful friend in Dallas, TX.   She wears her boots like no other.  Here she is at an Eric Church concert.

                                

Well, anyhow, you probably came to see my card, so here it is.  I used Soft Suede for the card base and think it worked perfectly with the Red, White, and Blue, which is actually Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White, and Night of Navy.  Once I attached the stars (cut from a Sizzix die cut set), I embossed the entire card front with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  Our Rhinestone Basic Jewels have three sizes in the package, and they worked perfect in the center of the stars on the stamped image.  After I took original pictures I felt that something was still missing, so I added the Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon and Ribbon Slide.  What a difference it made!

For a quick view of my cards made from this awesome stamp set, scroll thru my last three blog posts.   And if you like what you see, feel free to contact me to order it for your very own!

                              
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Bootiful Occasions... Take Three

For the past two days I have been sharing a card I made with the Bootiful Occasions stamp set.   So far, we have seen Halloween and a Rainy Day.  Today I wanted to share one of my favorites... Warm Winter Wishes.

The pearls started because I felt that there was too much empty space under the words... but they quickly became a necessary addition to the boot laces, an addition that changed the look entirely.  I love using Baja Breeze and Whisper White for winter/ holiday cards.   The Snow Burst embossing folder worked great on this card.  It is discontinued, but some of we consultants would love to have it back in the book!!!

Tomorrow I will share my final Bootiful card... you country folk should really like it!  I can't see it without thinking of my dear friend Susie who lives in Dallas, TX.

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Bootiful Occasions... Take Two

Yesterday I posted the first of four cards I made with the Bootiful Occasions stamp set.  I finished all the cards up today, my last full day of vacation in Branson.   As my second card share, I decided on this one, my husband's pick of the four.  This one really tested my patience at 11:00 Friday night, but mainly because I am a perfectionist, and had to have just the right colors in just the right places, and  am just learning about my Stampin' Write Markers.  

This layout idea was chosen because I had a Summer Starfruit and Midnight Muse paper scrap just the right size.  I decided to add the Gumball Green to really pull the color out of the stamped image.  I thought that 3/16" Corner Punch to round the edges would be a nice way to step down the colors and to draw the eye down to the image. This little rain boot stamp is SO cute!!!  And what a nice little saying for someone that is going thru some difficulty.   As my favorite Barry Manilow song says, "I made it thru the rain..."

While I had a card base in Raspberry Ripple, I still liked the lighter tone of Primrose Petals for "coloring" the clouds and adding the ribbon.  By doing this, I was able to use all of the colors in our 2012-2014 In Color Collection, and what a beautiful pallet it is.   Have a mentioned how much I like the new Ribbon Slides?  Well, I do :-)  For the final touch, I connected the three background colors and ran them all thru the Big Shot, using the Fancy Fan Folder (it reminded me of clouds) all at one time!  This is a technique you will see again in the next couple of posts!  I am really liking it.

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Beautiful Vacation brings Bootiful Projects

While I am having a beautiful and relaxing vacation with my hubby, I decided to play with my Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set.  For the next four days I will showcase a card with a different boot each day!  Hope you enjoy, and are having a Bootiful Weekend!!!

                                  

Since it is coming very close to October, and the month of Halloween, I will start there.   I just love this saying that goes with this adorable boot!   While I did not bring a lot of my supplies on this trip, I did bring my Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and several accessories for it, so you will definitely be seeing some embossing and die cutting for the next four days :-), along with some woodsy backgrounds from our screened in porch at the condo!!  Not the same as my Light Box I use to take photos at home, but it will do.

I am going to start with the last detail, because it is my favorite.  I am really liking our new Button Slides, and tried to find a way to use my Pumpkin Pie 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon with it.  It then dawned on me that I also had some Old Olive ribbon, and why not combine it.  Loving the final effect! 

The Pumpkin Pie card base is embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots Folder, layer #2 in Old Olive, edged with the Finishing Touches Edgelits, and the top layer, in Elegant Eggplant, embossed with the Chevron Folder.  The image is stamped on Whisper White with Jet Black Stazon, colored in with the coordinating Stampin' Write Markers, and cut with the Labels Collection Framelits.

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October "Therapy" Session & Birthday Organizer

Hope you are having a great week.  I know I am!!!  My hubby and I are vacationing in Branson, MO.  So far, we have went to the Butterfly Palace, Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, and did the Branson Zipline Canopy Tour on Thursday!!!!   In addition, I am getting lots of crafting done, while Brad is out taking nature pictures.

Speaking of which, I finally got my 2nd project done for my October Card Party (what I call Therapy Sessions), which will be on October 19th at Planet Sub, 21st and Wanamaker in Topeka. 

This one is a little different, as I will be offering TWO very specific projects at two VERY specific times.   We will be making these together as more of a class vs. a come and go setting I usually have.   The times are 4:45 or 6:15.   I currently have 3 gals signed up for 4:45 and 2 more at 6:15.  There is still room for more!!!    If you want to make both projects, please let me know and sign up for BOTH times!  Can't make this date?   Get a MINIMUM of three people together and get with me to set a date and location for a private class :-)  

Cost per project is $10.  You will take away a finished product, as well as instructions for making more of your own.  If you book a spot, but cannot attend, and cancel within 5 days of the class, I will expect payment anyhow.  I am reserving this spot for YOU and preparing a kit for YOU.  I will still get you the directions and kit to make it on your own at your leisure.    
 
Project #1 is a take off of a project I did back in August (see more info below), and something that my friend Kathy kind of planted in my mind.  It is a Birthday Organizer, an on the inside there will be 12 cards, 6 on either side, one for all 12 months.  You can write a list of your birthdays (and other events) to keep you organized for card and gift giving.

Project #2 is what I made back in August and call my OWLganizer! You do not have to make it with the Owl print.  As a matter of fact, only 4-5 of you can make it just like that one, unless I know before October 2nd to order more of the paper.   I will also have a more traditional Christmas print that is beautiful!!!  Either way, the inside will have a calendar on one side, and a "organizing" pocket on the other side, for receipts, shopping lists, etc.

RESERVATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PLEASE!!  NONE TAKEN AFTER OCTOBER 14TH!! 
When you reserve, let me know time, Christmas or Birthday, and Owl or traditional if doing Christmas.   And again, I will have have limited Owl paper available, so the sooner the better if that is what you want. 


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One Simple Word

One of my projects on my "to do" list this week is a baby card for my friend Amanda.  She just had a beautiful baby boy last week, and I didn't get it done before leaving on vacation.

It was so much fun working with my Typeset Alphabet Bigz Dies for the first time today!!  I can think of so many cards I can make with them, but for now, I think this was a good start. 

Of course, I had to try my hand at a coordinating baby girl card as well.  I am sure I will find a use for it soon, as several friends are expecting babies or grand babies in the next few months.  I like the clean line  effect that was created by the Adorning Accents Heart Folder.

I love how I could make both of these adorable cards with the Patio Party DSP, and showcase our new In Colors, including Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple, and Primrose Petals, along with a beloved favorite, Baja Breeze.   For an added touch, I attached some buttons from a previous line called Twitterpated. 

Don't forget about our SEPTEMBER ordering special, where you can get a 10 yard spool of the 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, for every $40 your spend.  See details here.

What do you think of that "wood" background?  Yep!!  That is the picnic table on our screened in porch, while vacationing in Branson, Missouri at the Cabins at Green Mountain.   And just before I set up this blog post, I spent a lovely 15 minutes in our "private" hot tub on the porch, with a glass of wine from Stone Hill Winery.   I am getting tons of Therapy this week!!

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Sharing Friends Creativity- Post 2

My second friend's share this week is a couple of cards that I made at a recent scrapbook crop.  These were make and take cards with Karen Herrmann.  You can go here to check out Karen's blog and projects.

Karen used used some of our beautiful new DSP for the two cards that she designed for us to make.  While I made what you are looking at, they were inspired by her!!  Needless to say, I came home and ordered the die and stamp set on the fall card, and the DSP and border punch on the other one.  What an enabler!!!

The first card uses a variety of embossing plates to make the leaves pop!  

She really utilized some of our Holiday Catalog items, including the Woodgrain Embossing Folder and the Autumn Accents Bigz Die, along with the Orchard Harvest DSP.  What a gorgeous card!!

The second card uses a new DSP that I just had to have.  Seeing it in person made me LOVE it.  It is called Comfort Cafe, and  a great combination with the Forever With You stamp set and Window Frames framelits dies.  We stamped the image and sponged another color over the middle to create the 2-tone effect. NICE!

Hope you have enjoyed my creativity shares.  I will be back soon with more of my own!!

 

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Art Therapy Explained

My Therapy is a name that suits my paper crafting hobby well.  While my husband, and some others, have wondered about me using the name Therapy in my blog name, I have insisted on it.   Just today, an article was brought to my attention by a fellow Stampin' Up demonstrator.  It is called The Therapeutic Value of Art Forms, and I have included a small piece of it below.

"The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) defines art therapy as “an established mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight.”"  To read the entire article, click HERE.  This was written by Shantha Nair-Kalia.  If you don't already have a hobby of some art form, you might reconsider after reading it.

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Googly Gifts

While vacationing in Branson, MO, I am taking a couple of days to "play" and catch up with some projects.  My hubby is a nature photographer, and is taking advantage of our location to go out and find some great photo opportunities.  Like landscape and nature photography?  You can check out his work at www.bradmangasphoto.com

Anyhow, here is my latest project... CASEd from my friend and upline, Sherrie Gross, at Stampin' Sunshine.
I am making several of them for a preschool class that one of my favorite little girls is part of, and a few extras for some kiddos in my life. 

When I make multiples I tend to work in an assembly line process, and do certain portions before putting the final project together.   Here is a photo of my final assembly line pieces, all set aside, 15 of each, with some simple directions for you if you want to create some of your own.

Once I had all the pieces cut and ready, I started assembly.  Here is a picture of what it should look like after scoring and constructing, just waiting for the Kit Kat to be attached. Note the direction that it is folded, per the score lines above, and then there is a couple of pieces of Sticky Strip just waiting for that Kit Kat.

 
Additional "ingredients" not listed noted above-  Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP, Basic Black and Tangerine Tango card stock, Two Tagz Bigz Die, and Googley Ghouls stamp set.

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Sharing Friend's Creativity- Post 1

While I am on vacation I thought it would be fun to showcase some great work by some awesome ladies.
For my first "share" I would like to show you a couple of cute cards I won in a Quarter Mania from my upline and friend, Sherrie Gross.  You can check out more of Sherrie's creations on her blog... Stampin' Sunshine.  Get ready to be awed!!!

 

The first card is made with the Button Buddies & Word Play stamp sets.

She said her inspiration came from Lorri at Confessions of a Stamping Addict.

Check out the inside!!!  Too cute, right!?!?!!?

The second card is done using a something that is becoming pretty popular, call a pinwheel technique.

I just love her color choices of Pool Party (one of her favorites) and poppy parade (discontinued color).

Come back on Wednesday to see who else has space on my blog this week!  You wont' be disappointed :-)

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A Sunshiny Hello

Ok... I am SO addicted!
I  have already packed my crafty stuff to take with me, and decided I just had to make just one more card for the Freshly Made Sketches #53 challenge.

                                                   
    
Thank goodness for scraps, backup adhesives, old cutters, etc...
Not my best creation, by far, but not awful either.  Loving all the polka dots, inspired by my scraps of the Polka Dot Parade DSP.  If you follow my blog, you will have figured out by now that I just LOVE this paper pack!!

Watch tomorrow, as I share some work from a talented friend, Ms. Sherrie Gross!!

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BOOOO...EEEEK!!!

I have seen tons of project made with our great new Halloween Paper, Howlstooth and Scaringbone, along with the fun Googly Ghouls stamp set, but this is my first card creation. The sketch layout, in the Pals Paper Arts (PPA143) challenge, was my inspiration.



And I just had to show off my awesome new Witch Hat purchase when I photographed the card.  It was a great find at TJ Maxx last week!!  I flipped the card sketch image, and worked the circle a little differently, in order to make the most of the Spider Web Embossed background.  Note how I fit the orange circle into the exact line up of the black web.   Now that was bigger "challenge" than the sketch.

I know the bow softens the scariness of the card, but I just felt like it needed that final touch.  I love making bows now that I have my 10 Second Bow Maker!!!

Card Ingredients:
Paper- Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, and Basic Gray cardstock, with Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP.
Ink- Jet Back Stazon
Stamp Set- Ghoolish Gouglies
Misc. Tools & Accessories- Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Googlies (eyes) and Modern Label Punch

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Winning Ticket!!

Did I mention how much I love challenges?  Not only life challenges, but card challenges as well!!!  I came up with a card this week, to work with two current challenges, in an attempt to get as many in as possible before I leave on vacation.

I am just loving Naki & Nena's Double Dare Challenge, and this one is #5. They each a rule, unknowing to each other until it is announced.  We have had some fun combinations, but this one beats all!

This week, Naki picked argyle... 

While my pick was to use the Perfectly Preserved stamp set.

And... my sketch was from this week's iSpy Sketches. 

                                      

And from those two great challenges, I came up with this.  I figure I can 

save it to give to my dad when he finally has the winning lottery ticket!!

For a little added fun, I stamped an image on the inside as well.

Card Ingredients:
Paper- Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, and Island Indigo card stock, with World Spectacular DSP.
Ink Pad- Cherry Cobbler
Stamp Sets- Perfectly Preserved and Blue Ribbon
Misc. Tools & Accessories- Ticket Builder Punch, Cannery Set Framelits, Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals



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